The massive blaze continues to rage as over 120 firefighting and rescue teams attempt to contain the spreading fire.
The Israeli Climate Forum sent an urgent letter to Netanyahu in early March, warning of the urgent need for emergency preparedness.
Eight aircraft from Cyprus and Italy are expected to arrive on Thursday afternoon.
IQAir recorded the degradation of air quality as the wildfires spread throughout Israel.
In his post, Yair Netanyahu hinted that the fires may be connected to recent calls from the Left to cancel Independence Day celebrations.
"Youth of the West Bank, youth of Jerusalem, and those inside Israel, set their cars ablaze... Gaza awaits the revenge of the free," the terrorist organization wrote.
Many highways have been closed, and trains and buses have been halted as well.
“We’re trying to save ourselves. Some soldiers and police officers directed us toward Tel Aviv," the evacuee continued.
The aircraft is capable of dropping tens of thousands of liters of water or fire retardant in a single mission, making it one of the most powerful tools available in fighting wildfires.
It is unclear if any countries have responded to Israel's request.
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